1988 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.6L Petrol · E248 EMJ
1988 Volkswagen Scirocco (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 May 1988. Recorded mileage 132,317 miles. MOT valid until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,317 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E248 EMJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 132,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E248 EMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco (E248 EMJ) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
E248 EMJ Mileage History
- 22/07/2022131,945 mi
- 18/07/2023132,104 mi+159 mi
- 25/07/2024132,166 mi+62 mi
- 23/07/2025132,268 mi+102 mi
- 03/08/2026132,317 mi+49 mi
Average of roughly 92 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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